Body mass index variation in adults with Williams syndrome: associations with predicted dietary intake and food behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary intake and body weight are important predictors of long-term health. However, few studies have focused on these topics in adults with genetic syndromes that have associated intellectual disability, such as Williams syndrome (WS).

Objective

In adults with WS, describe predicted dietary intake, food-related problems, and associations between body mass index (BMI) and possible factors contributing to differences in weight status.

Design

In this study of 82 participants (median age of 30 years, range 18-69), we cross sectionally investigated associations between BMI, predicted dietary intakes (Dietary Screener Questionnaire), food-related behaviors (Food-Related Problem Questionnaire), and anxiety (Spence Children's Anxiety Scale). Longitudinal patterns

SUBMITTER: Renzi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10335094 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature